"What did you do?"
Another older maid asked with concern.
Xiaocui said calmly: "We didn't say anything, we just flattered you a little."
"That should be fine. A few words of flattery are not a serious crime; at most, the lady doesn't like to hear it. You should pay more attention in the future." But they knew very well that even if Xiao Minghua wanted to choose a maid, she would not choose between the two. Selected.
Minghua finished bathing with hot water in the house, dried herself and put on clothes; while wiping her hair, she raised her voice.
"Come in."
"Quick, Miss Minghua has called us." Everyone walked quickly towards the house, pushed open the door and entered. Several people saw Minghua in the outer hall and greeted her first, "Miss Minghua."
Minghua nodded, "Thank you. Once the hot water is poured, you don't have to come over to wait on me. Just come over when you deliver the night food. You are also tired. After pouring the water, go and rest separately."
"yes."
Everyone paid their respects to him, then went to the inner room and carried the bathtub out.
Minghua dried her hair, put on a random hairstyle, and pinned it behind her head with a hairpin. She sat down at the desk and picked up the books sent by her master to read. These books belonged to the Shouxing Mansion, so she didn't take them away.
...
Minghua was reading quietly, while the servants of the First Assistant's Mansion were already busy; first of all, the banquet purchase had to be booked one day in advance, what to do should be discussed in advance, who would serve in the front yard when entertaining guests, and those people There are also rules for serving the ladies in the backyard.
Every banquet requires a lot of human, financial and material resources from the host family, and the safety of the guests must be ensured during that period; the nursing home must also be properly arranged, and the people connecting the inner and outer courts must make unified arrangements.
Minghua didn't understand this, and she didn't want to go out and cause trouble for everyone; it wasn't like she couldn't feel it. Some people in the Shouxing Mansion welcomed her, and some naturally hated her.
On the day of the banquet, Minghua was taken out of bed by the maids early in the morning to dress up. Fortunately, she was young, so her makeup was only simple makeup, and she did not apply a thick layer of powder on her face. Even when the maids wanted to apply powder on her face, they She refused.
A little girl over seven years old is in her tender stage; every stage has its own beauty, and there is no need to ruin this freedom for the sake of comparison. Once she is dressed incorrectly, she will look old-fashioned. If she is dressed immaturely, her short and squat body will make her appear to be in a shrunk state.
Although, she now looks like a five-year-old girl, not as tall as a seven-year-old child.
After she was properly dressed, four maids took her to the front yard. When she saw the master, she was greeted first.
"Good morning, master."
"Good morning." Xu Chieffu was sitting at the head of the reception hall in the front yard. According to his status, unless he was a very important elder or someone with a higher position in the royal family, he did not have to get up. "Sit down. Are you sleepy because you woke up early?"
"I'm not sleepy. I got up so early to read a book in my hometown. The plan for the day is in the morning; naturally, I have to spend the best time on the things that should be done most."
Xu Shoufu nodded with satisfaction, "Yes, you can think like this and put it into action. I am very happy as a teacher. I will have to be so self-disciplined when I move out in the future. Once people become lazy, it will happen very quickly. But you have to Learn well, but it is difficult to be self-disciplined; I hope you can always maintain this good habit."
"Disciple, please follow your master's teachings." Minghua bowed.
"There are only two of us, master and disciple. No need to be polite; sit down and talk."
"yes."
Minghua reached the first position on the right hand side and climbed up using her hands and feet. Don't ask, it's not as high as a chair.
She was also troubled by the fact that her height restricted her movements. She didn't know what was wrong with her body, but she hadn't grown two centimeters in two years, which was outrageous.
If her body functions were not normal, she would have to suspect that she had dwarfism.
"Follow me later. You can get to know as many people as you can. It doesn't matter if you don't know each other later. I will arrange for the steward's son to come to you. He grew up in the house and was taught by the steward. He will not be afraid of outsiders. He knows a lot about interpersonal relationships. He basically knows all the powerful people in the capital. He reminds you not to be afraid of admitting the wrong person; don’t be timid when meeting people and be generous and open-minded, you know?"
Minghua understood that Xu Shoufu was afraid that she would not perform well at the banquet. She nodded and agreed, "I understand, master. I will not embarrass you."
"Yeah." Xu Shoufu nodded lightly, "It doesn't matter whether it's embarrassing or not. Who dares to laugh at me, Xu Lingjun's disciple? Even if you do something rude in front of them, they will just pretend not to know; maybe they will even flatter you. You did a great job, well done.”
Just so confident.
Minghua chuckled lightly, "Master, you are right. As your disciple, I have nothing to fear. I can do whatever I want. What can they do to me?"
They didn't dare to cause trouble openly, and they were protected by their master in private. They were surrounded by people arranged by the master, and they had nowhere to start.
Therefore, she is not afraid.
I have considered these things since I decided to become a disciple.
Xu Shoufu was even more satisfied. The young apprentice did have a good understanding. "At the banquet, if someone offers you a drink, just postpone it; you are still young and not suitable for drinking. I will ask the butler to prepare a cup of tea for you instead."
"Thank you, master, for thinking so carefully about your disciple." He bowed again, but this time he didn't get up again.
The master and apprentice listened to each other's instructions and chatted calmly. Ji Jin and Cui Changhe strode over in plain robes. The master and apprentice stopped chatting at the same time and looked up at the two approaching people.
Minghua stretched out his hands and jumped off the imperial chair.
"Good morning, Master, my disciples are late."
"It's not too late, come and sit down and rest for a while." Xu Shoufu waved his hand and they took their seats.
Ji Jin spoke to Minghua with a smile, "Good morning, little junior sister!"
"Good morning, senior brother."
When Cui Changhe saw Minghua, his eyebrows softened a little and he said suicidal.
"Good morning, little junior sister."
"Good morning, Second Senior Brother."
Minghua said with a smile. Cui Changhe looked at her carefully and found that she only wore one set of hair accessories on her head, and they were all in one piece. Like the small net, it is dotted with rubies, adding a bit of rosy complexion and a playful and lively feel.
A ruby dropped between her eyebrows, making her even more lovely.
"Little junior sister, do you like this kind of jewelry? I still have some emeralds there..."
"Thank you, Second Senior Brother, for your kindness. I appreciate it, but please don't give it away. I don't like wearing heavy jewelry. It would be inappropriate not to wear it today. This is the lightest and simplest set of headwear that I wore." Minghua touched the thing on her head. , just wearing this thing feels like my head is being restrained.
Cui Changhe hesitated, "You really don't like it?"
"dislike."
"Don't you girls all like jewelry?" Why is the little junior sister different from other girls? Then the fabric he sent before didn't reach his heart. "Then what does the little junior sister like?"
Minghua thought for a moment and said: "I also like ancient books, calligraphy and painting, music, chess, calligraphy and painting. There is no place to study at home. After listening to the master's words, I think it is necessary to study."
Too many skills don't overwhelm the body.
